Forum aims to improve refugee policies
The University of Manitoba’s Centre for Social Science Research and Policy (CSSRP) will host a policy talk examining Manitoba’s response to refugees and other newcomers…
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Security guards seen maskless at ASBC event
Security guards were seen not wearing masks at the Arts Student Body Council’s (ASBC) Winter Affair event in University Centre near the end of January….
UMSU election nominations are now open
Nominations for the UMSU 2023 general election opened this past Monday, and will remain open until Feb. 17 at 5 p.m. There are 13 positions…
Student aid delays continue for yet another semester
Some post-secondary students in Manitoba have said that they are still facing funding delays and difficulties contacting Manitoba Student Aid (MSA), including one student who…
Military booths at U of M conflict with university values
Students walking through University Centre two weeks ago would have seen a number of U of M career fair stands advertising jobs in various public…
UMSU president provides update on campaign promises
Now at the beginning of his second semester in office, UMSU president Jaron Rykiss recently provided the Manitoban with updates regarding progress made toward his…
U of M holds info session for Onyx Initiative
The Onyx Initiative — an organization that aims to assist in the career development of Black post-secondary students and recent graduates — held an information…
Deadline for Welcome Mentors applications approaches
The application deadline to become a welcome mentor for new international students in the upcoming winter term is fast approaching, with Dec. 2 being the…
Province pauses performance-based funding plans
The provincial government has halted plans to implement a performance-based funding model for Manitoba’s post-secondary institutions. Last Tuesday’s throne speech did not mention the funding…
Students still facing delays from MB Student Aid
Within the fall semester more than half over, some post-secondary students are still facing difficulties getting into contact with Manitoba Student Aid (MSA) or securing…